Legal Executive

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Otago; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Supportive and approachable team

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance where applicable

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment Pty in Dunedin, Otago seeks an experienced Legal Executive to manage property transactions and settlements while building lasting client relationships. You will support residential conveyancing, rural property and commercial transactions, coordinating with clients and financial parties, and handling complex ownership and trust matters.

The role offers a supportive team, flexible arrangements, and opportunities for professional development as you take ownership of your

Qualifications

• NZ Legal Executive qualification or equivalent.
• Solid background in property and conveyancing.
• Experience across residential, rural or commercial property is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage property transactions from instruction through to settlement.
• Prepare conveyancing documents and settlement statements.
• Coordinate with clients, banks and other parties.
• Assist with rural property and subdivision matters.
• Support property ownership and trust arrangements.
• Maintain accurate files and manage deadlines.

Skills

Property conveyancing

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

NZ Legal Executive qualification or equivalent

Job description

About the role:

Looking for your next opportunity in property law? This could be an excellent move for an experienced Legal Executive who enjoys managing transactions and building lasting client relationships.

My client is a well-established South Island law firm looking to add a capable Legal Executive to its Dunedin team. You’ll support a varied property practice, working across residential conveyancing, rural property and commercial transactions.

You’ll have responsibility for managing files, coordinating settlements and keeping transactions moving, while working closely with experienced lawyers on a range of property matters. There is also scope to get involved in subdivision and development work, as well as more complex ownership and trust arrangements.

If you enjoy a role where you can take ownership of your workload, work directly with clients and continue developing your technical expertise, this is well worth exploring.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Supportive and approachable team
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance where applicable

Duties

• Manage property transactions from instruction through to settlement
• Prepare conveyancing documents and settlement statements
• Coordinate with clients, banks and other parties
• Assist with rural property and subdivision matters
• Support property ownership and trust arrangements
• Maintain accurate files and manage competing deadlines

Skills & experience:

To be considered for this role, you will hold a New Zealand Legal Executive qualification or have equivalent relevant experience. You’ll have a solid background in property and conveyancing, with the ability to manage transactions efficiently and accurately.

Experience across residential, rural or commercial property would be advantageous. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, along with the confidence to communicate with clients and other professionals throughout the transaction process.

You’ll be comfortable working independently, managing your own workload and delivering a high standard of client service, while contributing positively to the wider team.

Culture:

This is a team-oriented environment where people value open communication, mutual respect and working together to achieve great outcomes. You’ll have the support of experienced colleagues while being trusted to take responsibility for your own work and build strong client relationships.

About the company:

An established South Island law firm, providing a broad range of legal services to businesses, private clients and public-sector organisations. The firm combines strong regional connections with a collaborative working environment and a practical approach to client service.